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  • A Free Syrian Army fighter holds his rifle as he walks through an apartment destroyed by a tank shell during clashes with Syrian Army soldiers in the Salah al- Din neighbourhood in central Aleppo
    Under army fire, Syrian family prays soldier son will defect Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) - When Syrian forces fired machineguns and rockets on her neighborhood, Um Mohammed prayed for her son - a soldier in the army she fears may kill her. It was a shock to see the Syrian revolt turn her … More »Under army fire, Syrian family prays soldier son will defect

    A Free Syrian Army fighter holds his rifle as he walks through an apartment destroyed by a tank shell during clashes with Syrian Army soldiers in the Salah al- Din neighbourhood in central Aleppo

    ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) - When Syrian forces fired machineguns and rockets on her neighborhood, Um Mohammed prayed for her son - a soldier in the army she fears may kill her. It was a shock to see the Syrian revolt turn her city of Aleppo into a war zone, she says, but the psychological torment is worse. Every day she faces …

  • Greek PM Samaras addresses a parliamentary group in Athens
    Greece's new pledges will take epic battle to implement Reuters - 1 hr 57 mins ago

    ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's latest fiscal and reform pledges may be enough to convince international lenders weary after years of broken promises to keep Athens hooked to a 130 billion euro lifeline, but the battle to implement … More »Greece's new pledges will take epic battle to implement

    Greek PM Samaras addresses a parliamentary group in Athens

    ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's latest fiscal and reform pledges may be enough to convince international lenders weary after years of broken promises to keep Athens hooked to a 130 billion euro lifeline, but the battle to implement it will be epic. Few question the new coalition government's resolve but many doubt whether the …

  • Tolokonnikova, Samutsevich and Alyokhina, members of female punk band "Pussy Riot", attend their trial inside the defendant's cell in a court in Moscow
    Russian female punk band trial hurtles towards verdict Reuters - 42 mins ago

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Three young women from the punk band Pussy Riot could face sentence this week in a trial over their "protest prayer" in a church that has transfixed Russia and opened President Vladimir Putin to new accusations … More »Russian female punk band trial hurtles towards verdict

    Tolokonnikova, Samutsevich and Alyokhina, members of female punk band "Pussy Riot", attend their trial inside the defendant's cell in a court in Moscow

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Three young women from the punk band Pussy Riot could face sentence this week in a trial over their "protest prayer" in a church that has transfixed Russia and opened President Vladimir Putin to new accusations of a crackdown on dissent. The first week of hearings divided the mainly Russian Orthodox country. …

  • FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2011 file photo, Sailboats and a floating dock lie on the dry, cracked dirt in a harbor at Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City as drought continues to be a problem across the state. The relentless, weather-gone-crazy type of heat that has blistered the United States and other parts of the world in recent years is so rare and off-the-charts that it can't be anything but man-made global warming, a new statistical analysis from a top government scientist says.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
    New study links current events to climate change AP - 11 hrs ago

    The relentless, weather-gone-crazy type of heat that has blistered the United States and other parts of the world in recent years is so rare that it can't be anything but man-made global warming, says a new statistical analysis … More »New study links current events to climate change

    FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2011 file photo, Sailboats and a floating dock lie on the dry, cracked dirt in a harbor at Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City as drought continues to be a problem across the state. The relentless, weather-gone-crazy type of heat that has blistered the United States and other parts of the world in recent years is so rare and off-the-charts that it can't be anything but man-made global warming, a new statistical analysis from a top government scientist says.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

    The relentless, weather-gone-crazy type of heat that has blistered the United States and other parts of the world in recent years is so rare that it can't be anything but man-made global warming, says a new statistical analysis from a top government scientist.

  • Romney: America is 'poised to take off economically' AP - 12 hrs ago
    Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney campaigns at Stepto's BBQ Shack in Evansville, Ind., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

    Mitt Romney attacked what he calls "an extraordinary series of policy failures" from President Barack Obama, but said Saturday that America is "poised to take off economically."

  • Spain has time to wait for clarity on EU aid: economy minister Reuters - 1 hr 21 mins ago
    Spain's Economy Minister de Guindos arrives for a conference in Madrid

    MADRID (Reuters) - Spain has time to wait for clarity on what a full European rescue would involve as it has already covered the majority of its debt needs for the year, Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said in a newspaper interview published on Sunday. "We will find out the details and then we will draw up a precise calendar," …

  • Iran warns against foreign intervention in Syria Reuters - 1 hr 16 mins ago

    DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran warned against foreign intervention in Syria on Sunday and said the conflict there could engulf Israel, Iranian media said. Larijani accused the United States and regional countries he did not name of providing military support to rebels fighting to topple President Bashar al-Assad, a key Arab ally …

  • Suicide bomber kills 45 in south Yemen city Reuters - 15 mins ago

    ADEN (Reuters) - A suicide bomber struck at a wake in Yemen's southern city of Jaar overnight, killing at least 45 people and wounding dozens more, the defense ministry said, in the deadliest attack since the army declared victory over Islamist militants in June. The bomber appeared to have been targeting the head of a …

  • 19 dead as Kurdish rebels attack soldiers in Turkey Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    TUNCELI, Turkey (Reuters) - Six Turkish soldiers, two state militiamen and 11 Kurdish militants were killed after the rebels attacked military outposts in southeast Turkey, security sources said on Sunday. Another 16 soldiers and six civilians were wounded in the simultaneous attacks overnight on the three bases on the …

  • Pakistani policemen suspended for parading people naked Reuters - 50 mins ago

    ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Four Pakistani policemen have been suspended after allegedly parading a man and two women naked in a town in the deeply conservative Muslim country, police officials said on Sunday. It was unclear clear why the three were naked while being escorted to the police station in the southern town of Gambat …

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  • South Korea's Ji shoots to score a goal past Britain's Richards in their men's quarter final soccer match at the London 2012 Olympic Games at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff
    Soccer: Huge crowds underline football's special place Reuters - 25 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The debate about soccer's place in the Olympics has raged for years but the fact 1.7 million fans have so far watched the 2012 football tournament suggests its Games future is secure. … More »Soccer: Huge crowds underline football's special place

    South Korea's Ji shoots to score a goal past Britain's Richards in their men's quarter final soccer match at the London 2012 Olympic Games at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff

    LONDON (Reuters) - The debate about soccer's place in the Olympics has raged for years but the fact 1.7 million fans have so far watched the 2012 football tournament suggests its Games future is secure. The Olympic tournament is dwarfed by soccer's World Cup and detractors say the age restriction among the men and the sight …

  • Australian shooter Lauryn Mark appeared in a bikini toting a gun on the front cover of Australian magazine Zoo
    Gun-toting girls a surefire winner AFP - 1 hr 20 mins ago

    Scantily clad girls with guns. There's no more surefire winner to promote a sport struggling to grab airtime and attention. For a hint on tactics that work, look no further than beach volleyball. More »Gun-toting girls a surefire winner

    Australian shooter Lauryn Mark appeared in a bikini toting a gun on the front cover of Australian magazine Zoo

    Scantily clad girls with guns. There's no more surefire winner to promote a sport struggling to grab airtime and attention. For a hint on tactics that work, look no further than beach volleyball.

  • Britain's Victoria Pendleton competes in the track cycling women's sprint 200m qualifying round at the Velodrome during the 2012 London Olympic Games
    Cycling: Pendleton breaks Olympic record in sprint lap Reuters - 1 hr 24 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Victoria Pendleton qualified fastest for the 1/16 finals of the Olympic women's track cycling sprint on Sunday but did not break the 200-meter flying lap world record as first … More »Cycling: Pendleton breaks Olympic record in sprint lap

    Britain's Victoria Pendleton competes in the track cycling women's sprint 200m qualifying round at the Velodrome during the 2012 London Olympic Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Victoria Pendleton qualified fastest for the 1/16 finals of the Olympic women's track cycling sprint on Sunday but did not break the 200-meter flying lap world record as first thought. The official International Cycling Union (UCI) starting list had Australian Anna Meares as the world record …

  • Katherine Driscoll of Britain competes in women's gymnastics trampoline qualification in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games
    Getting "randy" on the trampoline Reuters - 1 hr 30 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - If you've overheard the trampolinists at the London Games talking about a randy, rudolph and a barani you might be forgiven for wondering who is this amorous, red-nosed reindeer hungry … More »Getting "randy" on the trampoline

    Katherine Driscoll of Britain competes in women's gymnastics trampoline qualification in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - If you've overheard the trampolinists at the London Games talking about a randy, rudolph and a barani you might be forgiven for wondering who is this amorous, red-nosed reindeer hungry for a spicy Indian meal? Although randy is a colloquial English term for the amorously inclined, in trampoline-speak …

  • Britain's Jessica Ennis poses for photograhers after she won her women's heptathlon 800m heat at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
    Britain basks in golden glory Reuters - 1 hr 44 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The teary but euphoric face of Jessica Ennis beamed out from news-stands across Britain on Sunday as Games fever swept a proud host nation basking in its greatest Olympic day in more … More »Britain basks in golden glory

    Britain's Jessica Ennis poses for photograhers after she won her women's heptathlon 800m heat at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium

    LONDON (Reuters) - The teary but euphoric face of Jessica Ennis beamed out from news-stands across Britain on Sunday as Games fever swept a proud host nation basking in its greatest Olympic day in more than a century. "Hep, hep hooray," declared the nation's best-selling tabloid Sun newspaper after Ennis won the heptathlon …

  • Usain Bolt of Jamaica runs on his way to winning his 100m heat round 1 during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
    Bolt's day of truth after GB's night of glory Reuters - 1 hr 46 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt answers the nagging question of whether he is still the fastest man on Earth on Sunday in an Olympic cauldron that almost boiled over when Britain's athletes enjoyed their … More »Bolt's day of truth after GB's night of glory

    Usain Bolt of Jamaica runs on his way to winning his 100m heat round 1 during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium

    LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt answers the nagging question of whether he is still the fastest man on Earth on Sunday in an Olympic cauldron that almost boiled over when Britain's athletes enjoyed their greatest night on Saturday. The Jamaican won a golden treble with three astonishing world records at the last Olympics …

  • South Africa's captain Smith waits for the presentations after his team defeated England in the first cricket test match at the Oval cricket ground in London
    Smith, Kallis add to South Africa injury concerns Reuters - 1 hr 55 mins ago

    LEEDS, England (Reuters) - South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis will not bowl on day four of the ongoing second test against England because of recurring lower back spasms, a team spokeswoman said … More »Smith, Kallis add to South Africa injury concerns

    South Africa's captain Smith waits for the presentations after his team defeated England in the first cricket test match at the Oval cricket ground in London

    LEEDS, England (Reuters) - South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis will not bowl on day four of the ongoing second test against England because of recurring lower back spasms, a team spokeswoman said on Sunday. Captain Graeme Smith also had his injured left knee strapped as South Africa grapple with a spate of injuries …

  • Jessica Ennis had pencilled herself in for the hurdles but now says she is ready for a rest
    Ennis rules out hurdles gold bid AFP - 2 hrs 3 mins ago

    British golden girl Jessica Ennis, basking in the glory of her Olympic Games heptathlon title, will not be tempted to double up by taking on the 100m hurdles. More »Ennis rules out hurdles gold bid

    Jessica Ennis had pencilled herself in for the hurdles but now says she is ready for a rest

    British golden girl Jessica Ennis, basking in the glory of her Olympic Games heptathlon title, will not be tempted to double up by taking on the 100m hurdles.

  • Australia's Glenn O'Shea competes in the track cycling men's omnium 4km individual pursuit at the Velodrome during the London 2012 Olympic Games
    Australia's O'Shea edges ahead in Omnium Reuters - 2 hrs 4 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Australia's Glenn O'Shea took the lead in the men's Omnium after the individual pursuit on Sunday but a handful of riders are within striking distance with two events to come. Denmark's … More »Australia's O'Shea edges ahead in Omnium

    Australia's Glenn O'Shea competes in the track cycling men's omnium 4km individual pursuit at the Velodrome during the London 2012 Olympic Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - Australia's Glenn O'Shea took the lead in the men's Omnium after the individual pursuit on Sunday but a handful of riders are within striking distance with two events to come. Denmark's Lasse Norman Hansen was quickest in the pursuit and stormed round the 4km distance in a scorching four minutes, 20.674 …

  • Missy Franklin says getting to know Michael Phelps has been "awesome"
    Missy Franklin ready to follow in Phelps' footsteps AFP - 2 hrs 11 mins ago

    Teenage US swim star Missy Franklin has said she is ready to follow in Michael Phelps' golden footsteps after she collected four gold medals and broke two world records on her Olympic debut in London. More »Missy Franklin ready to follow in Phelps' footsteps

    Missy Franklin says getting to know Michael Phelps has been "awesome"

    Teenage US swim star Missy Franklin has said she is ready to follow in Michael Phelps' golden footsteps after she collected four gold medals and broke two world records on her Olympic debut in London.

  • Dejected Britain players react after losing to South Korean on penalty kicks in their men's quarter final soccer match at the London 2012 Olympic Games at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff
    Soccer: Ironic end to Britain's football flirtation Reuters - 2 hrs 22 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - An otherwise golden day for Britain at the Olympic Games ended in an all too familiar disappointment for soccer fans when the men's team were knocked out after losing a penalty shootout … More »Soccer: Ironic end to Britain's football flirtation

    Dejected Britain players react after losing to South Korean on penalty kicks in their men's quarter final soccer match at the London 2012 Olympic Games at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff

    LONDON (Reuters) - An otherwise golden day for Britain at the Olympic Games ended in an all too familiar disappointment for soccer fans when the men's team were knocked out after losing a penalty shootout in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Britain's men, back in the Olympics for the first time in 52 years, suffered the …

  • Andy Murray can win two Olympic tennis golds today, in the men's singles and with Laura Robson in the mixed doubles
    Murray leads charge for more GB golds on Sunday AFP - 2 hrs 37 mins ago

    Wimbledon finalist Andy Murray leads the Team GB charge for more gold medals on Sunday as the host nation's focus switches away from the Olympic Park to the tennis at Wimbledon in southwest London, gymnastics … More »Murray leads charge for more GB golds on Sunday

    Andy Murray can win two Olympic tennis golds today, in the men's singles and with Laura Robson in the mixed doubles

    Wimbledon finalist Andy Murray leads the Team GB charge for more gold medals on Sunday as the host nation's focus switches away from the Olympic Park to the tennis at Wimbledon in southwest London, gymnastics in London's Isle of Dogs at the North Greenwich Arena and sailing at the seaside town of Weymouth.

  • Britain's Ben Ainslie competes during the Finn dinghy class race at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in Weymouth and Portland, England. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
    WEYMOUTH'S HISTORY AP - 3 hrs ago

    Weymouth, the seaside resort where British sailing star Ben Ainslie would like to win his fourth Olympic gold on Sunday, can boast it's share of history. More »WEYMOUTH'S HISTORY

    Britain's Ben Ainslie competes during the Finn dinghy class race at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in Weymouth and Portland, England. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

    Weymouth, the seaside resort where British sailing star Ben Ainslie would like to win his fourth Olympic gold on Sunday, can boast it's share of history.

  • South Africa's Steyn bowls past England's Pietersen during the second cricket test match at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds
    Sparkling Pietersen turns second test around Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Kevin Pietersen led an England counter-attack with a scintillating unbeaten century to lift his side to 351 for five on the third day of the second test against South Africa on Saturday. … More »Sparkling Pietersen turns second test around

    South Africa's Steyn bowls past England's Pietersen during the second cricket test match at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds

    LONDON (Reuters) - Kevin Pietersen led an England counter-attack with a scintillating unbeaten century to lift his side to 351 for five on the third day of the second test against South Africa on Saturday. England, replying to the tourists' 419, have rekindled hopes of a narrow victory thanks to Pietersen's remarkable innings …

  • Runners pass by the Olympic flame during the men's 10,000-meter final during athletics competition in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
    FAST FACTOIDS: OLYMPIC STADIUM AP - 3 hrs ago

    Some random observations about Olympic Stadium: More »FAST FACTOIDS: OLYMPIC STADIUM

    Runners pass by the Olympic flame during the men's 10,000-meter final during athletics competition in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

    Some random observations about Olympic Stadium:

  • Liebenberg of the South Africa's Stormers celebrates with teammate Siya Kolisi (R) after scoring a try during their Super Rugby union clash with Australia's Waratahs in Cape Town
    Springboks pick five uncapped players for Argentina clash Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    WORCESTER, South Africa, Aug 4 - South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer on Saturday announced five uncapped players in the 30-man Springbok squad for the two Rugby Championship tests against Argentina. Wing … More »Springboks pick five uncapped players for Argentina clash

    Liebenberg of the South Africa's Stormers celebrates with teammate Siya Kolisi (R) after scoring a try during their Super Rugby union clash with Australia's Waratahs in Cape Town

    WORCESTER, South Africa, Aug 4 - South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer on Saturday announced five uncapped players in the 30-man Springbok squad for the two Rugby Championship tests against Argentina. Wing JJ Engelbrecht, fly half Elton Jantjies and scrum half Jano Vermaak were in the squad for the series against England in …

  • Michael Phelps of the U.S. celebrates with his gold medal after winning the men's 4x100m medley relay final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre
    I did everything I wanted to do, says Phelps Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Michael Phelps kept his word after swimming into history with one last, immense Olympic appearance on Saturday. The greatest Olympic swimmer, and to many the greatest athlete as well, … More »I did everything I wanted to do, says Phelps

    Michael Phelps of the U.S. celebrates with his gold medal after winning the men's 4x100m medley relay final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre

    LONDON (Reuters) - Michael Phelps kept his word after swimming into history with one last, immense Olympic appearance on Saturday. The greatest Olympic swimmer, and to many the greatest athlete as well, called time on his sensational career with an 18th gold medal and the recognition that he had done everything he had set …

  • Rory Mcllroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship PGA golf tournament in Charlotte
    Timely return to form at Firestone for McIlroy Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy gave himself a timely confidence boost for next week's PGA Championship as he charged into a tie for fourth in Saturday's third round of the WGC-Bridgestone … More »Timely return to form at Firestone for McIlroy

    Rory Mcllroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship PGA golf tournament in Charlotte

    AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy gave himself a timely confidence boost for next week's PGA Championship as he charged into a tie for fourth in Saturday's third round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. The 23-year-old, who had missed three cuts in his previous five starts on the PGA Tour, fired …

  • Britain's Jessica Ennis runs towards a gold medal finish in the women's heptathlon event during the London 2012 Olympic Games
    Ennis decides against running in hurdles Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Jessica Ennis confirmed on Sunday she would not run in the individual 100 meters hurdles despite her stunning success in taking gold in the Olympic heptathlon. Ennis, who had … More »Ennis decides against running in hurdles

    Britain's Jessica Ennis runs towards a gold medal finish in the women's heptathlon event during the London 2012 Olympic Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Jessica Ennis confirmed on Sunday she would not run in the individual 100 meters hurdles despite her stunning success in taking gold in the Olympic heptathlon. Ennis, who had the London Olympic stadium in raptures on Saturday night, ran the fastest heptathlon 100 hurdles of all time on Friday …

  • Usain Bolt and his rivals for the blue riband event of track and field are poised to serve up more pyrotechnics
    Sprint kings centre-stage for Olympics 100m AFP - 4 hrs ago

    The race to be crowned world's fastest man takes centre stage at the Olympics on Sunday as Usain Bolt bids to defend his 100m title in what is being billed as potentially the quickest race in history. More »Sprint kings centre-stage for Olympics 100m

    Usain Bolt and his rivals for the blue riband event of track and field are poised to serve up more pyrotechnics

    The race to be crowned world's fastest man takes centre stage at the Olympics on Sunday as Usain Bolt bids to defend his 100m title in what is being billed as potentially the quickest race in history.

  • Ribeiroo of Brazil scores against goalkeeper Schulz of Argentina during the men's handball gold medal match at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara
    Handball: Recognition eyed in English-speaking world Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - British rapper Dizzee Rascal says it all for handball at the Olympics - his hit "Bonkers" blares out across the arena at London 2012. Fast, physical, fun and just a little bit crazy. … More »Handball: Recognition eyed in English-speaking world

    Ribeiroo of Brazil scores against goalkeeper Schulz of Argentina during the men's handball gold medal match at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara

    LONDON (Reuters) - British rapper Dizzee Rascal says it all for handball at the Olympics - his hit "Bonkers" blares out across the arena at London 2012. Fast, physical, fun and just a little bit crazy. The formula works a dream in "The Box That Rocks" in the Olympic Park and players are hoping the sport gains more recognition …

  • Jamaica's Yohan Blake leads a men's 100-meter heat during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
    EYES ON LONDON: Electric 100-meter dash coming up AP - 6 hrs ago

    Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: More »EYES ON LONDON: Electric 100-meter dash coming up

    Jamaica's Yohan Blake leads a men's 100-meter heat during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you:

  • United States' Michael Phelps waves the American Flag after getting his 18th gold medal at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
    Fitting finale: Phelps retires with one last gold AP - 6 hrs ago

    Michael Phelps got up to leave his last news conference at the Olympic pool when his relay mates were asked if they thought he would really stay retired. More »Fitting finale: Phelps retires with one last gold

    United States' Michael Phelps waves the American Flag after getting his 18th gold medal at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

    Michael Phelps got up to leave his last news conference at the Olympic pool when his relay mates were asked if they thought he would really stay retired.

  • Britain's Jessica Ennis celebrates winning gold following the 800-meter heptathlon during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa De Olza)
    Britain makes history on Olympic 'Super Saturday' AP - 6 hrs ago

    In one unforgettable night for a nation, the Olympic Games and host Britain were the best they can be. More »Britain makes history on Olympic 'Super Saturday'

    Britain's Jessica Ennis celebrates winning gold following the 800-meter heptathlon during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa De Olza)

    In one unforgettable night for a nation, the Olympic Games and host Britain were the best they can be.

  • United States' Michael Phelps waves the American Flag after getting his 18th gold medal at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
    Fitting finale: Phelps retires with 1 last gold AP - 6 hrs ago

    Michael Phelps got up to leave his last news conference at the Olympic pool when his relay mates were asked if they thought he would really stay retired. More »Fitting finale: Phelps retires with 1 last gold

    United States' Michael Phelps waves the American Flag after getting his 18th gold medal at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

    Michael Phelps got up to leave his last news conference at the Olympic pool when his relay mates were asked if they thought he would really stay retired.

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